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News Bahrain military court sentences 26 more protesters
Bahrain military court sentences 26 more protesters
Alexandra Malatesta
October 4, 2011 09:54:04 am

A Bahrain civilian-military court on Tuesday sentenced 26 more protesters to prison terms ranging from 5-15 years, bringing the total number of protesters sentenced in the past 48 hours to 60. Those who were sentenced on...

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News Malayasia PM initiates repeal of security laws
Malayasia PM initiates repeal of security laws
Alexandra Malatesta
October 4, 2011 09:41:51 am

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak initiated the repeal of Malaysia's strict security laws in Parliament on Monday. In an effort to protect civil liberties while maintaining a balance of public peace [AP...

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News Bahrain military court sentences protesters, students
Bahrain military court sentences protesters, students
Alexandra Malatesta
October 3, 2011 10:41:37 am

A Bahrain civilian-military court on Monday sentenced numerous protesters to lengthy prison terms, including 14 people who were sentenced to life (or 25 years) in prison for their involvement in the death of a Pakistani man...

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News ICC to open Ivory Coast war crimes probe
ICC to open Ivory Coast war crimes probe
Alexandra Malatesta
October 3, 2011 09:21:40 am

The International Criminal Court on Monday granted the request of Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo to open an investigation into war crimes committed on the Ivory Coast during post-election violence [BBC backgrounder; JURIST...

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News Rhode Island school board grants illegal immigrants in-state tuition
Rhode Island school board grants illegal immigrants in-state tuition
Alexandra Malatesta
September 27, 2011 11:12:33 am

The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education voted on Monday to grant in-state college tuition rates at Rhode Island state institutions to children whose parents immigrated to the US illegally. The decision is seen by...

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News Obama administration clears path for Supreme Court to rule on health care mandate
Obama administration clears path for Supreme Court to rule on health care mandate
Alexandra Malatesta
September 27, 2011 10:37:20 am

The Obama administration on Monday declined to seek en banc review by the full US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit of its August decision striking down the individual mandate provision of the health...

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News Scotland prosecutors ask Libya NTC for Lockerbie information
Scotland prosecutors ask Libya NTC for Lockerbie information
Alexandra Malatesta
September 26, 2011 10:08:14 am

Scottish prosecutors asked Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) on Monday for any evidence, witnesses or assistance they can provide in tracking down those involved in the Lockerbie bombing . The request follows the Scottish Crown's recent...

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News Rights groups demand end to Cameroon homosexual persecution
Rights groups demand end to Cameroon homosexual persecution
Alexandra Malatesta
September 26, 2011 09:24:14 am

Five human rights groups sent a letter Monday to Cameroon President Paul Biya, urging him to end persecution against gays and lesbians and repeal laws that criminalize homosexual conduct . The...

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News Spain court sentences former Basque separatist leader for terrorism
Spain court sentences former Basque separatist leader for terrorism
Alexandra Malatesta
September 16, 2011 11:19:59 am

The Spanish National Court on Thursday sentenced a former Basque separatist to 10 years in prison for terrorism and trying to resurrect a banned political wing of Euzkadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) [GlobalSecurity backgrounder; JURIST news...

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News UK passes law limiting arrests under universal jurisdiction
UK passes law limiting arrests under universal jurisdiction
Alexandra Malatesta
September 16, 2011 10:35:57 am

The UK Parliament on Thursday approved the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill , making it more difficult for ordinary citizens to obtain arrest warrants for suspected war criminals present in the UK. The controversial act [AP...

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Kosovo declares independence from Serbia

On February 17, 2008 the Assembly of Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. While Serbia denounced the declaration as illegal, the international community has remained divided on this issue. Several nations including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Taiwan, and Turkey have recognized Kosovo's independence, but others such as Russia maintain that the declaration violates international law. The majority of countries and international organizations, including the UN, have yet to take a position on the legality of Kosovo's independence. The Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo went into effect on June 15, 2008. Read the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.

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